About Afiwi Groove School

Afiwi Groove School is a community-based arts and culture organization dedicated to empowering youth through music, arts, and creative expression. Our programs support young people in building confidence, developing creative skills, and connecting with Caribbean and global cultural traditions.

Role

Afiwi Groove School is seeking a passionate and organized Volunteer Communications Lead to help strengthen the organization’s voice and storytelling. This role will focus on developing engaging content that highlights our programs, youth achievements, and community impact through newsletters, articles, and website updates.

The Communications Lead will play an important role in helping Afiwi share its mission, grow its audience, and keep the community informed about programs, events, and opportunities.

Location: Remote / Pickering, Ontario (Hybrid optional)
Position Type: Volunteer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Afiwi Groove School’s communications strategy.
• Create and distribute a monthly or quarterly newsletter to share updates, program highlights, and upcoming events.
• Write articles and stories that highlight youth achievements, community partnerships, and program impact.
• Create and update content for the Afiwi Groove School website, including blog posts, program updates, and announcements.
• Collaborate with program leads to gather stories, photos, and updates from Afiwi activities.
• Support communications for events, workshops, and performances.
• Ensure messaging is consistent with Afiwi’s mission, values, and brand.
• Work with the social media and marketing team to align messaging across platforms.
• Help build Afiwi’s online presence by sharing compelling stories about the organization’s work.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience creating newsletters, blog posts, or website content.
• Ability to translate program activities into engaging stories and updates.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Interest in arts, culture, youth development, and community engagement.
  
  

Assets

• Experience with website platforms (e.g., WordPress, Wix, or similar).
• Experience using newsletter platforms such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact.
• Background in communications, journalism, marketing, or media.
• Experience working with nonprofit or community organizations.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 3–5 hours per week
• Flexible schedule with occasional support during major events or program launches.

Be part of a team supporting youth arts and cultural development in the community.

About Afiwi Groove School

Afiwi Groove School is a community-based arts and culture organization dedicated to empowering youth through music, arts, and creative expression. Our programs support young people in building creative skills, confidence, and leadership while celebrating Caribbean and global cultural traditions.

Role Overview

Location: Remote / Pickering, Ontario (Hybrid optional)
Position Type: Volunteer

Afiwi Groove School is seeking a dynamic Volunteer Community Partnerships & Strategy Lead to help expand the organization’s network and strengthen its impact in the community. This role focuses on building meaningful partnerships, identifying collaboration opportunities, and supporting strategic initiatives that help grow Afiwi’s programs and reach.

The ideal candidate is a relationship builder who enjoys connecting organizations, identifying opportunities, and supporting community-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop partnership opportunities with community organizations, schools, arts groups, and local businesses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Support the development of strategic initiatives and collaborations that align with Afiwi Groove School’s mission.
• Work with the Afiwi team to identify opportunities for joint programs, events, or community projects.
• Assist with outreach to potential partners, sponsors, and collaborators.
• Support the development of community engagement strategies to increase participation in Afiwi programs.
• Represent Afiwi Groove School at community meetings, networking events, and partnership discussions when needed.
• Provide recommendations on ways to expand Afiwi’s community presence and impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, partnerships, outreach, or strategic development.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and identify new opportunities.
• Passion for arts, culture, youth development, and community empowerment.

Assets

• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or community initiatives.
• Knowledge of the local arts and community landscape.
• Experience with program development, sponsorship, or partnerships.
• Existing relationships with community organizations or networks.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 3–5 hours per week
• Flexible schedule with occasional participation in meetings or community events.

Afiwi Groove School is seeking an organized and outgoing Entertainment & Gigs Coordinator to help secure performance, workshop, and event opportunities for our artists, youth performers, and cultural programs. This role focuses on researching and pitching opportunities to festivals, schools, school boards, community organizations, cultural events, and corporate/community partners.

The coordinator will play an important role in expanding Afiwi Groove School’s visibility, bookings, and community impact through strategic outreach and relationship-building.

Position Type: Volunteer (Virtual & In-Person)

Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per month

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify performance and workshop opportunities with festivals, schools, school boards, cultural organizations, and community events
• Pitch Afiwi Groove School programs, performances, and artists to potential partners and event organizers
• Conduct outreach through email, phone calls, and networking
• Build and maintain relationships with event organizers, schools, and community partners
• Help coordinate gig bookings, schedules, and communications
• Assist with preparing promotional materials, proposals, and performance packages
• Track outreach efforts, leads, bookings, and partnership opportunities
• Support event logistics and coordination as needed
• Collaborate with the Afiwi team to grow entertainment and educational programming opportunities

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about arts, music, culture, youth engagement, and community development
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable with outreach, pitching, and public communication
• Experience or interest in event coordination, entertainment booking, arts administration, sales, or community outreach is an asset
• Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, online research, and digital communication tools
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

Areas of Focus

• Festival and event outreach
• School and school board partnerships
• Entertainment bookings
• Community engagement
• Artist and program promotion
• Relationship development

Role Overview

The Children’s Program Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of programs and activities for children ages 6–12. This role helps create fun, engaging, and educational experiences that encourage creativity, participation, confidence-building, and community connection. The coordinator also supports communication with families and assists with program registration and organization.

Position Type: Volunteer (Virtual & In-Person)
Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per month

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate children’s programs, workshops, and activities
• Support outreach efforts to engage children and families in the community
• Assist with registration and onboarding for programs, camps, workshops, and events
• Communicate with parents, participants, volunteers, and instructors as needed
• Help promote children’s initiatives through social media, email, and community partnerships
• Track participation and provide basic administrative and organizational support
• Assist in creating safe, welcoming, and engaging experiences for children
• Collaborate with the Afiwi team to strengthen children’s programming and community engagement

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about working with children and supporting youth development
• Organized, dependable, and patient
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children, camps, schools, arts programs, or community organizations is an asset
• Comfortable using email, online forms, and basic digital tools
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Creative, energetic, and community-minded

Afiwi Groove School is seeking a motivated and relationship-focused Sponsorship & Fundraising Specialist to support the growth and sustainability of our programs through sponsorship development, fundraising initiatives, and community partnerships. This role helps secure resources and financial support to expand opportunities for youth, arts, culture, and community engagement programs.

Position Type: Volunteer (Virtual & In-Person)

Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per month

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential sponsors, donors, grant opportunities, and community partners
• Support sponsorship outreach through emails, calls, presentations, and partnership proposals
• Help develop sponsorship packages and fundraising materials
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns, donation drives, and community fundraising initiatives
• Build and maintain positive relationships with sponsors, supporters, and community stakeholders
• Assist with planning fundraising events and sponsorship activations
• Track sponsorship and fundraising efforts, contacts, and contributions
• Collaborate with the Afiwi team to support organizational growth and sustainability goals
• Help communicate the impact of Afiwi Groove School programs to potential supporters and partners

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about community development, youth empowerment, arts, and culture
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Experience or interest in fundraising, sponsorships, sales, partnerships, nonprofit development, or community outreach is an asset
• Comfortable with email outreach, presentations, and basic digital tools
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

Event Planner Support (Volunteer)

Overview
Afiwi Groove School is seeking an Event Planner to support the planning and execution of our June 28 Showcase at the Regent Theatre.

This role focuses on coordinating logistics, timelines, and team communication to help deliver a smooth, organized, and memorable experience across two shows.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning & Coordination

• Support overall showcase planning and execution
• Maintain timeline, track tasks, and coordinate meetings
• Ensure alignment across instructors, production, and volunteers

2. Event Logistics

• Coordinate event-day flow (check-in, seating, timing)
• Support front-of-house and backstage coordination
• Help develop the run-of-show and event-day schedule

3. Vendor Coordination

• Liaise with vendors (decor, media, signage, etc.)
• Confirm timing, deliverables, and logistics
• Track follow-ups and outstanding needs

4. Volunteer Support

• Help organize event-day volunteer roles (ushers, check-in, runners)
• Create simple shift schedules for two shows
• Support communication and orientation

5. Event Day (June 28)

• Provide on-site coordination for setup, both shows, and pack-down
• Monitor timing and support smooth transitions
• Troubleshoot and support team needs in real time

Event Details

• Event: Afiwi Groove School Showcase
• Date: June 28
• Location: Regent Theatre
• Format: Two shows
• Commitment: Pre-event planning + full event-day support

Skills (Preferred)

• Event planning or coordination experience
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts
• Calm, solution-oriented mindset
• Experience with community or arts events (an asset)

What You’ll Deliver

• Planning timeline + task tracker
• Event-day run-of-show
• Volunteer schedule
• On-site coordination support

• Assist with setting up and running daily activities including games, word games, crafts, social programs, and community outings etc.
• Help prepare activity spaces, including moving furniture and setting up supplies or entertainment areas
• Helping with special events, game nights, clubs, creative and fitness classes, committees, etc.
• Encourage resident participation and social engagement
• Build positive relationships with residents through conversation and companionship
• Demonstrate patience and understanding while working with seniors with varying abilities and needs
• Provide support and encouragement to residents during activities and events
• Work collaboratively with staff and other volunteers
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all residents
• Assist with cleaning up and organizing activity materials after programs

To apply - please complete the application through the link below:

https://dam.chartwell.com/m/5d5f3dd490d3ce8a/original/volunteer-application-form.pdf 

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Time Commitment 

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• Have good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Classroom, and other presentation software. 
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• Access to a personal tech device on a secure Wi-Fi network. 

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